Family: Lady Macbeth (wife), no children or other family mentioned Personal Attributes: Macbeth is a kind hearted man with good intentions; his only flaw is being easily corrupted. In this case, by his wife, who pushes him to kill Duncan, ruining him completely. From the point after he does it, he slowly develops into a conceited, over-confident, and power hungry person; even though his guilt still haunts him. Personal Philosiphy: His philosiphy changes throughout the story. In the beginning his outlook on life is loyal and his intentions are good but soon it becomes all about the throne, and being powerful. Friends: He is friends with everyone in the beginning; Duncan, Banquo, Macduff, etc… until the pressures of becoming King get to him and he kills them. Career: Thane of Cawdor, King
Character's Blog
Act I - Blog
The king has heard of my and Banquos bravery in the battle against the Irish invaders. He was impressed to hear of my killing Macdonald. After the battle, Banquo and I were on our way to the Kings court when we ran into three old hags so ugly we questioned their mortality. These witches had prophecies that would change both of our lives. They hailed me as thane of Cawdor, which shocked me almost as much as their next prediction. They told me I was to be King some day, and then stopped as I asked for more information?! Banquo had a prophecy too; he is to be lesser than me, but greater, and not so happy, yet much happier. They then said that Banquo shall not be King, but his children will sit upon the throne. What does that even mean? I have pondered this thought since they vanished into thin air seconds later. We didn't have much time to discuss what had just happened as we were interrupted by Ross and Angus, who had come to convey us to the King. Ross proceeded to tell me that I was to be Thane of Cawdor as the former thane is to be executed. I can't explain to you my feelings at that time. The witches prophecy had come true, and I couldn't believe it. I still can't believe it! I was in shock; if their prediction of me becoming thane was true, what about me being King? I'm still thinking about it, wondering how this will all play out. Will it all just fall to me or will I have to...kill the King to gain the crown, was all I could think. I kept my thougthts to myself mostly, though I could tell Banquo was curious too. At the Kings palace our heroism was discussed and we conveyed our loyalty, but I thought mostly of how if I was to actually become King, I had more than just Duncan to think about. Malcolm, his son, is the heir to the throne. I left this thought in the back of my mind aswell, and afterwards plans were made for Duncan to visit my castle...My wife has not nessecarily been supportive either. Well, it depends. My thoughts are so back and forth, in some sense she has been but in others she has just been evil. I am not the kind of man who can just kill someone I have so much respect for, no matter how much I wish to be King. My wife, on the other hand, has no problem. I don't have much say from this point; she has taken over this plan. The joys of marriage. The King has arrived now and my wife is settling everyone in and I'm just stuck in this room with my thoughts. Consequences? What will happen to me if I kill him! What if someone finds out? What if I'm not successful? Will I go to hell? I guess that would be okay, but even on earth bloody actions return to plague the inventor. What if I were to not kill Duncan? He is my kinsman, and a respected one at that. He has done nothing to deserve this...When my wife came back, she told me that Duncan wished to see me, and I told her that I had made the desicion not to kill him. She didn't like that. Apperently I'm a coward, and not a man. She eventually convinced me, with enough name calling and a very thought out plan.
Act II - Blog Banquo and Fleance were up late; I ran into them into the halls and Banquo tried to bring up the witches prophecy. I tried to play it like it hadn't phased me and we went our seperate ways, agreeing to talk about it later. In the dark hallway I had a vision that left me terrified. It was a dagger, just floating in front of me, plainly there but out of reach. I then heard the bell, which was part of Lady Macbeths plan. It was the signal that the chamberlains were asleep, and it was time for me to finish what Lady Macbeth had started. She would have killed him, but he resembled her father. She got the daggers ready anyways, and I...killed Duncan. My god, I still can't believe I've killed Duncan. I was in such shock I forgot to leave the daggers by the chamberlains, which was the biggest part of the plan (blaming his death on them). Lady Macbeth wasn't pleased when she realized I'd forgotten. She went back and did that herself, then we went to wash up. But no water can clean this deed from my hands. Duncan isn't my only problem though. Banquo knows of the prophecy, and my motive to kill. Fleance, his son, was also in the prophecy as holding the throne. Both of them were in the way. The next morning, I took Macduff to the King and everyone had discovered the murder. I played off my loyalty to the King as much as I could, trying to blend in as much as possible. None the less, I have been declared King and I'm starting to gain a little confidence from all of this, though people are still suspicious. Act III - Blog Tonight we feast, and I have asked Banquo to join us, even though he's still questioning my motive. Malcolm and Donalbain have fled from Scotland, though I'm not exactly sure why. I still don't know how I'm feeling about the death of Duncan; guilty I suppose, but less hesitant to take the steps to getting what I want. I hired two murderers to do the deed of killing Banquo and his son. His suspicions are dangerous for me and his son could ruin my prophecy. Even my wife is feeling discontent about the whole thing; the both of us are stressed. This has become more than just Duncan; there are more threats to the throne. The murderers did successfully killed Banquo, but Fleance still roams. They couldn't get to him. I'm not sure what to do now, there are so many complications. We still had dinner anyways; and everyone was there but Banquo. I had entered and when I went to sit down, his ghost was in my seat. I was overwhelmed, and it was becoming obvious that there was something I wasn't telling everyone. Lady Macbeth made excuses for me but nothing was adding up, and she was getting agrivated. He went away and came back; it had me in a cold sweat. Tomorrow I plan to speak with the witches and learn more about what is in store for me, but in the mean time I will do whatever it takes to keep my place as King.
Act IV - Blog The witches had some different prophecies for me when I went to see them today, and they have changed many things. They were doing dark magic and ghosts appeared. The first ghost was a floating head; there to warn me of Macduff. The next was a bloody child to say none of woman born shall harm me. The third ghost was a crowned child holding a tree, telling me that I am safe until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill. The last ghost was a procession of 8 crowned Kings; the last one holding a mirror. Banquo was included in the line of ghosts. The last vision confused me the most; and as I asked the witches what this meant, they did a terrifying dance and vanished. Lennox then tells me that Macduff has fled to England? This is not acceptable. Him, and his family are to be killed. I have already spoken to the men who are to do it for me.
Act V - Blog Lady Macbeth had gone mad; whereas I was confident in my reign. It was almost as if we switched positions from the beginning. The English army was after me, but I thought I had nothing to fear for none of woman born could harm me, as the witches prophecy says. An army of ten thousand came to my castle, but was I scared? No. I was to safely rule until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane Hill. Perhaps I should have been scared; more subtle, and less confident in my actions. But still, I put on my and prepared for whatever may come my way. Lady Macbeth was still going mad, and I had ordered the doctor to cure her, but it was a task unacheivable. She past, and the trees of Birnam Wood were advancing towards Dunsinane... What was I to do? I had been battling hidden guilt, confidence, and just when I thought everything was to be fine, my wife left me and I was then unsafe. The witches prophecies had been true so far; but I fought with my best efforts. Malcolm was the one that finally took me down, and maybe I deserved it. I realized then that I had always deserved it.
Macbeth
Family: Lady Macbeth (wife), no children or other family mentioned
Personal Attributes: Macbeth is a kind hearted man with good intentions; his only flaw is being easily corrupted. In this case, by his wife, who pushes him to kill Duncan, ruining him completely. From the point after he does it, he slowly develops into a conceited, over-confident, and power hungry person; even though his guilt still haunts him.
Personal Philosiphy: His philosiphy changes throughout the story. In the beginning his outlook on life is loyal and his intentions are good but soon it becomes all about the throne, and being powerful.
Friends: He is friends with everyone in the beginning; Duncan, Banquo, Macduff, etc… until the pressures of becoming King get to him and he kills them.
Career: Thane of Cawdor, King
Character's Blog
Act I - Blog
The king has heard of my and Banquos bravery in the battle against the Irish invaders. He was impressed to hear of my killing Macdonald. After the battle, Banquo and I were on our way to the Kings court when we ran into three old hags so ugly we questioned their mortality. These witches had prophecies that would change both of our lives. They hailed me as thane of Cawdor, which shocked me almost as much as their next prediction. They told me I was to be King some day, and then stopped as I asked for more information?! Banquo had a prophecy too; he is to be lesser than me, but greater, and not so happy, yet much happier. They then said that Banquo shall not be King, but his children will sit upon the throne. What does that even mean? I have pondered this thought since they vanished into thin air seconds later. We didn't have much time to discuss what had just happened as we were interrupted by Ross and Angus, who had come to convey us to the King. Ross proceeded to tell me that I was to be Thane of Cawdor as the former thane is to be executed. I can't explain to you my feelings at that time. The witches prophecy had come true, and I couldn't believe it. I still can't believe it! I was in shock; if their prediction of me becoming thane was true, what about me being King? I'm still thinking about it, wondering how this will all play out. Will it all just fall to me or will I have to...kill the King to gain the crown, was all I could think. I kept my thougthts to myself mostly, though I could tell Banquo was curious too. At the Kings palace our heroism was discussed and we conveyed our loyalty, but I thought mostly of how if I was to actually become King, I had more than just Duncan to think about. Malcolm, his son, is the heir to the throne. I left this thought in the back of my mind aswell, and afterwards plans were made for Duncan to visit my castle...My wife has not nessecarily been supportive either. Well, it depends. My thoughts are so back and forth, in some sense she has been but in others she has just been evil. I am not the kind of man who can just kill someone I have so much respect for, no matter how much I wish to be King. My wife, on the other hand, has no problem. I don't have much say from this point; she has taken over this plan. The joys of marriage. The King has arrived now and my wife is settling everyone in and I'm just stuck in this room with my thoughts. Consequences? What will happen to me if I kill him! What if someone finds out? What if I'm not successful? Will I go to hell? I guess that would be okay, but even on earth bloody actions return to plague the inventor. What if I were to not kill Duncan? He is my kinsman, and a respected one at that. He has done nothing to deserve this...When my wife came back, she told me that Duncan wished to see me, and I told her that I had made the desicion not to kill him. She didn't like that. Apperently I'm a coward, and not a man. She eventually convinced me, with enough name calling and a very thought out plan.
Act II - Blog
Banquo and Fleance were up late; I ran into them into the halls and Banquo tried to bring up the witches prophecy. I tried to play it like it hadn't phased me and we went our seperate ways, agreeing to talk about it later. In the dark hallway I had a vision that left me terrified. It was a dagger, just floating in front of me, plainly there but out of reach. I then heard the bell, which was part of Lady Macbeths plan. It was the signal that the chamberlains were asleep, and it was time for me to finish what Lady Macbeth had started. She would have killed him, but he resembled her father. She got the daggers ready anyways, and I...killed Duncan. My god, I still can't believe I've killed Duncan. I was in such shock I forgot to leave the daggers by the chamberlains, which was the biggest part of the plan (blaming his death on them). Lady Macbeth wasn't pleased when she realized I'd forgotten. She went back and did that herself, then we went to wash up. But no water can clean this deed from my hands. Duncan isn't my only problem though. Banquo knows of the prophecy, and my motive to kill. Fleance, his son, was also in the prophecy as holding the throne. Both of them were in the way. The next morning, I took Macduff to the King and everyone had discovered the murder. I played off my loyalty to the King as much as I could, trying to blend in as much as possible. None the less, I have been declared King and I'm starting to gain a little confidence from all of this, though people are still suspicious.
Act III - Blog
Tonight we feast, and I have asked Banquo to join us, even though he's still questioning my motive. Malcolm and Donalbain have fled from Scotland, though I'm not exactly sure why. I still don't know how I'm feeling about the death of Duncan; guilty I suppose, but less hesitant to take the steps to getting what I want. I hired two murderers to do the deed of killing Banquo and his son. His suspicions are dangerous for me and his son could ruin my prophecy. Even my wife is feeling discontent about the whole thing; the both of us are stressed. This has become more than just Duncan; there are more threats to the throne. The murderers did successfully killed Banquo, but Fleance still roams. They couldn't get to him. I'm not sure what to do now, there are so many complications. We still had dinner anyways; and everyone was there but Banquo. I had entered and when I went to sit down, his ghost was in my seat. I was overwhelmed, and it was becoming obvious that there was something I wasn't telling everyone. Lady Macbeth made excuses for me but nothing was adding up, and she was getting agrivated. He went away and came back; it had me in a cold sweat. Tomorrow I plan to speak with the witches and learn more about what is in store for me, but in the mean time I will do whatever it takes to keep my place as King.
Act IV - Blog
The witches had some different prophecies for me when I went to see them today, and they have changed many things. They were doing dark magic and ghosts appeared. The first ghost was a floating head; there to warn me of Macduff. The next was a bloody child to say none of woman born shall harm me. The third ghost was a crowned child holding a tree, telling me that I am safe until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill. The last ghost was a procession of 8 crowned Kings; the last one holding a mirror. Banquo was included in the line of ghosts. The last vision confused me the most; and as I asked the witches what this meant, they did a terrifying dance and vanished. Lennox then tells me that Macduff has fled to England? This is not acceptable. Him, and his family are to be killed. I have already spoken to the men who are to do it for me.
Act V - Blog
Lady Macbeth had gone mad; whereas I was confident in my reign. It was almost as if we switched positions from the beginning. The English army was after me, but I thought I had nothing to fear for none of woman born could harm me, as the witches prophecy says. An army of ten thousand came to my castle, but was I scared? No. I was to safely rule until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane Hill. Perhaps I should have been scared; more subtle, and less confident in my actions. But still, I put on my and prepared for whatever may come my way. Lady Macbeth was still going mad, and I had ordered the doctor to cure her, but it was a task unacheivable. She past, and the trees of Birnam Wood were advancing towards Dunsinane... What was I to do? I had been battling hidden guilt, confidence, and just when I thought everything was to be fine, my wife left me and I was then unsafe. The witches prophecies had been true so far; but I fought with my best efforts. Malcolm was the one that finally took me down, and maybe I deserved it. I realized then that I had always deserved it.